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(PoP) A site where there exists a collection of telecommunications equipment, usually modems, digital leased lines and multi-protocol routers. An Internet access provider may operate several PoPs distributed throughout their area of operation to increase the chance that their subscribers will be able to reach one with a local telephone call. The alternative is for them to use virtual PoPs (virtual points of presence) via some third party.
(1994-12-13)
Nearby terms: pointing device « pointing stick « Point Of Contact « point of presence » point of sale terminal » Point-to-Point Protocol » Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM
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